It is not uncommon for planes to strike wildlife, but most episodes don’t result in deaths or serious injuries.
Tag: Boeing 737 Max Groundings and Safety Concerns (2019)
Bird Strikes Are a Common Problem for Flights
It is not uncommon for planes to strike wildlife, but most episodes don’t result in deaths or serious injuries.
Boeing 737-800, a Precursor to the 737 Max, Is Used Widely.
Nearly 200 airlines use the 737-800, which makes up about 15 percent of the world’s fleet of aircraft.
A Big Decision for Boeing’s Next C.E.O.: Is It Time for a New Plane?
Some analysts say building a new plane soon would help the company regain ground it has lost to Airbus. But doing so would be difficult and expensive.
737 Max Inspections Delayed as Boeing Revises Guidance
The Federal Aviation Administration said that Boeing’s instructions for how airlines should check the planes were insufficient and that the company would revise them.
Panel on Boeing Plane May Not Have Been Properly Attached, Agency Says
The National Transportation Safety Board’s statement about the Max 9 jet that had a midair blowout came hours after two airlines reported finding loose parts on some Max 9s.
Airlines to Inspect Boeing 737 Max 9 Planes
Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration issued technical instructions to airlines two days after a part of a plane was blown out near Portland, Ore.
Boeing’s 737 Max 9 and the Alaska Airline Grounding: What to Know
Boeing faced new safety questions after an Alaska Airlines jet made an emergency landing when a hole opened in its fuselage in midair.
Boeing Urges Airlines to Inspect 737 Max Planes for Possible Loose Bolts
The F.A.A. said it was monitoring inspections after an airline discovered a bolt with a missing nut in the plane’s rudder-control system.
No Survivors Found in China Eastern Plan Crash, Officials Say
Workers recovered identity cards, cellphones and purses from the crash site. But the plane’s steep plunge suggested there was a “minuscule” chance of any survivors, an expert said.